Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (113元) | 47元 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 37元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (32元) | 16元 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (26元) | 16元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (16元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47元) | 50元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (10元) | 6元 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (10元) | 6元 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (49元) | 119元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (9元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Italy is about the same as in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (7,963元) | 12,333元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (6,019元) | 7,253元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (978元) | 318元 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (5,634元) | 6,482元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 (3,927元) | 4,199元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (747元) | 320元 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (192元) | 101元 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (2,464元) | 1,910元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (906元) | 572元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.41 (39元) | 31元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (71元) | 47元 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (541元) | 478元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (223元) | 260元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (604元) | 644元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (895元) | 794元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (167,151元) | 138,218元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (251元) | 184元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (46元) | 29元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (48元) | 34元 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (548元) | 639元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.79 (35元) | 21元 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (26元) | 26元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (23元) | 29元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (17元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (130元) | 94元 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Italy | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (275元) | 266元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (122元) | 106元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (591元) | 759元 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (473元) | 377元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (63元) | 72元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.64 (12元) | 31元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (35元) | 22元 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (3,539元) | 2,857元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.96元) | 0.48元 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (368元) | 418元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (42元) | 30元 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 14% more expensive than in China
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